Why Communists Say Real Communism Has Never Been Tried

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One of the earliest socialist presentations I ever encountered featured a discussion about why socialism and communism consistently fail. The explanation? Brace yourself:

"Real communism has never been tried."

This isn’t a throwaway line. It’s a cornerstone belief among leftists, a comforting mantra they repeat to explain away historical failures. Here’s the reasoning behind it:

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